نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 فارغ التحصیل کارشناس ارشد دانشگاه تهران
2 فارغ التحصیل کارشناسی ارشد دانشگاه هنر اصفهان
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
موضوعات
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
From a Living Settlement to an Abandoned Fortress: Explaining the Bio-Historical Identity of Amirabad Fortress in Varamin in Relation to the Pattern of Inhabited Farms
Abstract:
This study aims to reinterpret, examine, and analyze Amirabad Fortress in Varamin—dating back to the Qajar era—in relation to the settlement patterns of inhabited farms and historical residential complexes. The inhabited farm, as a lesser-known type of historical settlement, is defined as a dynamic complex with a structure composed of residential, productive, religious, and service elements, based on agriculture and in close connection with the land. The primary issue addressed in this research is the lack of recognition of this pattern and the threat of gradual decline and functional loss of Amirabad Fortress as a living settlement. Once an active and coherent structure, the fortress is now perceived merely as an "abandoned fortress" and an architectural monument. This reduction in identity and function results from the neglect and lack of awareness of the ecological potential of this type of settlement. Amirabad Fortress not only holds historical value but also represents a coherent structure with an independent identity as an agricultural living complex.
In this regard, through an interpretive-historical approach and using mixed methods—including field studies, historical document analysis, aerial imagery analysis, and spatial-functional analysis—the fortress’s features were compared with the criteria of inhabited farms and rural settlements. The findings reveal significant spatial, functional, and architectural overlaps between the fortress and the structures of inhabited farms and rural settlements, suggesting that it can be considered a hybrid example with a unique bio-architectural identity. Sustainable conservation and utilization of this historical site play a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of the region and enhancing the understanding of Iranian ecological architectural patterns.
Keywords:
Historical Inhabited Farm, Amirabad Fortress, Varamin, Comparative Analysis
کلیدواژهها [English]
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